Buffalo
Census-designated place in Larue County, Kentucky
Buffalo is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Larue County, Kentucky, with 571 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 748 ft (228 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Magnolia, 4.0 miles SW.
- 571residents (2020 Census)
- 748 ftelevation · 228 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.1 km²
- 483 / sq mipopulation density
- 42716ZIP code
About Buffalo
Buffalo is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in southern LaRue County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, Buffalo had a population of 571. It lies along Kentucky Route 61 south of the city of Hodgenville, the county seat of LaRue County. Its elevation is 748 feet (228 m), and it is located at 37°30′43″N 85°41′55″W (37.5120048, -85.6985728). Although Buffalo is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 42716.
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Living in Buffalo
- Median household income
- $47,120
- Median home value
- $196,300
- Median rent
- $1,114/mo
- Median age
- 34.9
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Buffalo had 571 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 571 |
|---|---|
| Density | 483 per sq mi (187 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Buffalo at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Larue County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 571 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.18 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.5070° N, 85.6990° W |
| ZIP code | 42716 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2110774 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Buffalo
- Magnolia4.0 mi SW
- Hodgenville4.1 mi NW
- Sonora11.0 mi W
- Upton11.5 mi W
- New Haven12.1 mi NE
- New Hope13.5 mi NE
- Bonnieville14.3 mi SW
- Raywick14.9 mi E
- Summersville15.3 mi SE
- Elizabethtown16.4 mi NW
- Cecilia17.4 mi NW
- Hardyville18.2 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Buffalo
What county is Buffalo in?
Buffalo is in Larue County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Buffalo, KY?
571 people lived in Buffalo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Buffalo, KY?
The ZIP code of Buffalo is 42716.
What is the elevation of Buffalo?
748 feet (228 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Buffalo?
Magnolia (4.0 mi), Hodgenville (4.1 mi), Sonora (11.0 mi), Upton (11.5 mi), New Haven (12.1 mi).
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